Great Crested Grebes
by Stephen Melia
Title
Great Crested Grebes
Artist
Stephen Melia
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
Pair of Grebes facing off in there mating dance on a beautiful lake .The great crested grebe is a delightfully elegant water bird with ornate head plumes which led to its being hunted for its feathers, almost leading to its extermination from the UK. They dive to feed and also to escape, preferring this to flying. On land they are clumsy because their feet are placed so far back on their bodies. They have an elaborate courtship display in which they rise out of the water and shake their heads. Very young grebes often ride on their parents' backs. Great crested grebes can be seen in lowland lakes, gravel pits, reservoirs and rivers. Also found along coasts in winter.
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May 4th, 2021
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